Status Updates From Luther's Works, Volume 53: ...

Three rules for reading Luther:
1. Know the context or setting. When is he writing and for what occasion.
2. Remember that Luther is a strong rhetorician. He knows how to argue an argument.
3. His exegesis is written to suit his purpose and to support his points. It may seem like he contradicts himself but there is a reason for that.

This is an interesting book. I’m trying to remind myself of three points.
1. When was Luther writing this?
2. Who was he writing for or against?
3. What argument is he making?

1523 Luther doesn’t want to keep the feasts of the saints. However, by 1530 the Augsburg Confession wants to retain these feast days.